War and peace: Arab countries are committed to peace while Israel prefers war, Arab Knesset Member Ibrahim Sarsur said Friday evening in a speech before thousands of people attending a Muslim festival. "The Arab world decided that peace is its strategic choice, but to our regret war and the use of force remain Israel's preferable option," Sarsur said. "The region is facing serious challenges and risks, with Israel bearing most of the responsibility for them." Turning his attention to Jerusalem, the Knesset member said that "Muhammad the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and from there ...